How AU Works

- Getting started
- Transfer process
- Guarantee
- What’s NOT covered?

Getting started

To participate in AdvantageU, you must first apply and be accepted into an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies program at one of Maine’s seven Community Colleges. Participating students must be newly-admitted students in Fall 2005 or after. [For links to our Admissions Offices, click here.] Once enrolled, you may sign up for the AdvantageU program by filling out our Participation Form. As a participating student, you will receive early advising from a transfer advisor at the University you wish to attend.

Transfer process

Once you complete 45 credits in your Liberal Studies degree program, you must sign an “Intent to Enroll” form. The “Intent to Enroll” is an abbreviated application that will begin the formal transfer process and authorize Community College officials to forward your college and high school transcripts to the University you plan to attend.

Guarantee

Once you complete your Associate degree in Liberal Studies, you are guaranteed admission and a place in the junior class at any of Maine’s public Universities. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA); the University of Maine requires a 2.5 GPA for guaranteed admission. Only grades C- or above will transfer. Please note that the University of Maine at Farmington is subject to an enrollment cap. In most cases, the baccalaureate degree can be completed in two additional academic years.

What’s NOT covered?

This program does not guarantee admission into a particular degree program.
Certain University programs have specific GPA requirements and/or program-specific criteria for admission and class standing. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their Community College and University advisors to understand individual program requirements. This will help ensure that your transfer process is as smooth and seamless as possible.

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